Tunisia–United Kingdom relations
Tunisia |
United Kingdom |
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| Diplomatic mission | |
| Embassy of Tunisia, London | Embassy of the United Kingdom, Tunis |
Tunisia–United Kingdom relations are the foreign and bilateral relations between the Republic of Tunisia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Both countries share common membership of the International Criminal Court, the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have an Association Agreement,[1] a Double Taxation Convention,[2] and an Investment Agreement.[3]
Economic relations
| Association Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part | |
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| Type | Free trade agreement |
| Context | Trade continuity agreement between Tunisia and the United Kingdom |
| Signed | 4 October 2019 |
| Location | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Effective | 1 January 2021 |
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The Association Agreement between the United Kingdom and Tunisia was signed on 4 October 2020 in London. The Tunisia–United Kingdom Association Agreement was established to safeguard and enhance trade relations between the UK and Tunisia following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union. Both governments were directly represented at its signing. The agreement is bilingual, with English and French texts holding equal validity and authority. It ensures tariff-free trade on goods, promotes cooperation on regulations and standards, and preserves vital economic ties between the two parties. The use of both languages in its administration supports clarity and effective implementation. This accord guarantees continuity and stability in trade, bringing mutual economic benefits to both the UK and Tunisia.
From 1 March 1998 until 30 December 2020, trade between Tunisia and the UK was governed by the European Communities–Tunisia Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement, while the United Kingdom was a member of the European Union.[4][5]
Following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, the UK and Tunisi signed the Tunisia–United Kingdom Association Agreement on 15 October 2020. The Tunisia–United Kingdom Association Agreement is a continuity trade agreement, based on the EU free trade agreement, which entered into force on 1 January 2021. Trade value between Tunisia and the United Kingdom was worth £678 million in 2022.[6]
Diplomatic missions
See also
- 2015 Sousse attacks
- Foreign relations of Tunisia
- Foreign relations of the United Kingdom
- Free trade agreements of the United Kingdom
References
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- ^ HM Revenue and Customs (2 January 2014). "Tunisia: tax treaties". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 31 July 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "Tunisia - United Kingdom BIT (1989)". UN Trade and Development. Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ "Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part". Council of the European Union. Archived from the original on 3 July 2025. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "EU - Tunisia". World Trade Organization. Archived from the original on 24 June 2025. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ Department for International Trade (3 November 2022). "UK trade agreements in effect". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 17 January 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ Diplomat Magazine (1 November 2014). "Tunisia". Diplomat Magazine. Archived from the original on 9 August 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "British Embassy Tunis". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 13 May 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.